Levite

Noun

1. A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, particularly in its role as a priestly caste.
2. (humorous, obsolete) A clergyman.
3. (historical) A type of loose dress.

Adj

Of or related to Levi, the Levites, or their priestly role.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈliː.vaɪt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin Levītēs, Lēvīta, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek Λευῑ́της (Leuī́tēs). By surface analysis, Levi + -ite.

Synonyms

Levi